UNIVERSITY MISSION
Felician University is an independent co-educational Catholic/Franciscan University founded and sponsored by the Felician Sisters to educate a diverse population of students within the framework of a liberal arts tradition. Its mission is to provide a full complement of learning experiences, reinforced with strong academic and student development programs designed to bring students to their highest potential and prepare them to meet the challenges of the new century with informed minds and understanding hearts. The enduring purpose of Felician University is to promote a love for learning, a desire for God, self knowledge, service to others, and respect for all creation.

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MISSIONThe School of Arts and Sciences is committed to promoting the University’s Franciscan-Felician mission by providing an environment that fosters the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of our students. The Liberal Arts curriculum challenges students to explore creative ways of thinking within a broad scope of study that integrates intellectual traditions with essential values. Our diverse programs encourage students to become lifelong learners and compassionate contributors to the well-being of others throughout their lives.

DEPARTMENT OF ART MISSION
The Art Program at Felician College produces artists with the skills, knowledge, and critical sensibility to effectively communicate ideas through individual forms of expression. Offering a variety of courses in Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Photography and New Media, the Department's objective is to emphasize the teaching of technique in concert with the critical study of different historical forms of art production, providing a life-long reference of cultural understanding.

Through a rigorous and dynamic curriculum, graduates of the Art Program will be able to implement a variety of creative skills and techniques, as well as produce a range of forms and styles; critique works of art based on their survey knowledge of major historical examples and schools of thought; recognize trends in contemporary cultural thinking; understand the importance of the arts in society; assess their personal strengths and interests; and create and present work suitable for exhibition and publication. Ultimately, graduates will be able to integrate and synthesize their skills, knowledge, and experience into a powerful career strategy.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Study Abroad course introduces students to the unique demands of travel photography and shooting on locations. While living and studying abroad, students detail their experiences through photographs, considering various techniques for shooting in crowds, from a distance, and in low-light conditions without a flash, among others. Expressive use of color and composition, as well as narrative concepts, will also be discussed. Prerequisites: none.

Week Two (01/26)Travel PhotographyOn location - reacting to what’s around you - working with what you have - review of camera functions - keeping a visual record of your experiences - keeping a written record of your experiences - combing the visual and the written.

Reading: excerpt from The Daybooks of Edward Weston

Week Three (02/02)PEOPLE

Project: photograph people around campus, considering how they define your university experience; write a statement about your project.

Interpretation of the project shows independent thought and creative ideas.

Intepretation of the project shows some creativity, but lacks in realization of ideas.

Interpretation of the project is obvious.

Ingenuity

Appropriate use of the features of Photoshop effectively communicates ideas.

Somewhat appropriate use of the features of Photoshop, but lacks relevance to ideas.

Indiscriminate use of the features of Photoshop.

Accuracy

Photoshop effects are meticulously applied, indistinguishable from the captured image.

Photoshop effects are carefully, but not seamlessly, applied.

Photoshop effects are carelessly applied.

GRADING POLICIES

Presentations: 20%

Projects: 10%

Photographs: 20%

Artist's Statement / Daybook: 20%

Attendance: 30%

Total percentage is 100, which is translated into a letter grade using the standards published in the Felician University Catalog. There will be no grading “curve.”

Felician University operates on the 4.00 grading system and determines the academic standing of students according to the following scale:

Grade

Description

Numerical Equivalent

Quality Points

A

Outstanding

100-95

4.000

A-

Excellent

94-90

3.670

B+

Very Good

89-87

3.333

B

Good

86-83

3.000

B-

Above Average

82-80

2.670

C+

Average

79-77

2.333

C

Acceptable

76-70

2.000

D

Poor

69-65

1.000

F

Failure

64 or below

0.000

FA

Failure due to non-attendance

64 or below

0.000

COURSE POLICIES

All communication of course-related matters will be done only via Felician University email addresses.

Please expect to spend time outside of class working on your projects.

Students are expected to attend all classes. Should you need to miss class for an emergency, please contact me by email, preferably prior to class if possible, but within 36 hours after class. In the event of a missed exam, please also provide documentation prior to taking the make-up exam. Two (2) unexcused absences will lower your final grade by three (3) points; each additional unexcused absence will lower your final grade by three (3) points.

Please see the Student Handbook for the University's policies on plagiarism and acceptable conduct.

All written work will be checked through Turnitin, with revisions allowed based on the Similarity Report.

Please refrain from personal use of computers and electronic devices during class.

NOTE

University Wide Policies can be found in the University Catalog.

By enrolling in this course, you agree to abide by the Felician University Honor Code, which states you pledge your honor that you will neither give nor receive inappropriate aid on all exams, quizzes, and similar work assigned during the semester.

Extenuating circumstances may necessitate a change in the syllabus or schedule. Every effort will be made to provide adequate notice of such changes.